The Björkö-Panike ferry across Korsbådafjärden operates this summer
The ferry across Korsbådafjärden, which is part of the Björkö-Panike hiking trail in the Kvarken Archipelago, starts operating on May 10th this summer.
Up until 15.6.2025 the ferry can be used only on weekends from 10 am until 6 pm.
From 16.6 - 15.8.2025 the ferry can be used daily from 10 am until 6 pm.
The solar-powered cable ferry on the 23-kilometer hiking trail between Björköby and Panike is back in operation this summer. The ferry is unmanned this summer; hikers will use the automatic ferry on their own.
The electric ferry will operate in good weather until the end of September according to the following timetable
10.5 – 15.6.2025 Sat-Sun 10-18
16.6 – 15.8.2025: Mon-Sun 10-18
16.8 – 30.9.2025: Sat-Sun 10-18
There is always one person in charge of the ferry during each trip. To be allowed to drive the ferry, you must be at least 15 years old and be able to carry out strong identification. Instructions for identification are available at the Korsbådafjärden ferry terminal, https://www.neilos.fi/login . The pin code needed to drive the ferry is also available at the Kvarken World Heritage Gateway Visitor Centre in Replot or at the Cafe salteriet in Björköby, if you’re not able to register with strong identification.
On days with low water levels or strong winds, the ferry is not in operation.
Up-to-date information about the electric ferry
The ferry across Korsbådafjärden, which is part of the Björkö-Panike hiking trail, will be in service every day this summer from June 14th until August 15th between 10am and 6pm.
In bad weather, the ferry stops running.